anaheim-gazette 1944-04-27

WASHINGTON As Seen By CONGRESSMAN JOHN PHILLIPS What do you mean when you speak of "Agriculture?" Webster's Dictionary says that agriculture is "the cultivation of the ground, more especially with the plow and in large areas or fields; it may include also raising and feeding of cattle or other live stock; husbandry; tillage; farming." It would seem simple enough but simplicity is not the goal in Washington. There are in effect today at least 15 definitions of agriculture, resulting from regulations and decisions of executive and administrative agencies, with more agencies trying to interpret the definitions. Congress has four times defined "Agriculture," each time with the same intent. These definitions were first contained in the 1939 amendments to the Social Security Act, and in the Fair Labor Standards Act. They were then combined in Public Law 45 (77th Congress) and again in Public Law 208 (78th Congress) as recently as February 14, 1944. But the agencies evidently do not think that Congress knows what "agriculture" is. The Farmer is faced with a very practical dilemma. If he guesses wrong, he is subject to the penalties which agencies may impose for violations of the regulations. Let me illustrate: The Farmer does not know, in some cases, what wages he may pay. Under the regulations of the War Food Administration, the farmer may pay up to $2400 a year without further approval, however; the to the National Labor Relations Board. On November 30, 1942 the Director of Economic Stabilization transferred jurisdiction over agricultural wages to the Secretary of Agriculture, and defined "agriculture." On December 9th, 1943 a new definition was issued. Three different agencies interpret the definition differently. One agency says the field packing of asparagus is "agriculture," but the War Labor Board says it is "non-agricultural." The Treasury Department does not know what to do about it; neither does the farmer. It is complicated to try and hire a "bookkeeper" on a farm. The Social Security Act says this is an agricultural job; the Fair Labor Standards Act says it is not. Under Public Laws 45 and 208, it would be agriculture; under the War Manpower Commission regulations (used by the Eemployment Service) he would not be in agriculture and the farmer would have to have a certificate of availability. He could thus be taken from the farm and moved to another industry; however, if he came to the same farmer under Public Law 208, through the Extension Service, he could not be so moved. And so, on and on. I have not listed all the conflicts. For this reason the acting chairmen of the Committee on Agriculture, Mr. Flannagan of Virginia; the ranking Republican member of the committee, Mr. Hope of Kansas; the ranking Democratic member, Mr. Kleberg of Texas; the chairman of the California delegation, Mr. Lea; live before, how many Californians have you lived in, and how many in other states since 1935 acreages in all crops, size of farms how many jobs since 1935, who do you consider your home town and "does this neighborhood have a special name"? Don't get tired, that's only one first page: Church members for each one, where located, often do you attend, do you long, and have you change churches, then figure the "percentage" of church-goers. Did you change denominations when you came to this town? Do you attend more frequently since the change? Then all club memberships, a frequency of attendance, are where do they meet. Very much in detail; I'm cutting it short. That's two pages. Next: The activities of each member of the family; school, parties, dances, movies, community affairs, how often do you go? Do you have close friends? (Not after carrying one of these questionaires around, I wouldn't have!) Where do they live? Why do they do? Then "list the families you visit regularly in 1943 and 1940" (about a half page of space with details of each family, and the number of visits) and "do you do more visiting now than in 1940?" Doesn't Mr. Goldschmidt know there's a war on? Have patience, only two more pages: Where did you buy your groceries, clothes, gas and oil (what, on an A card!) farm machinery, feed, seed, also your banker, doctor, favorite movie and newspapers. Honest, folks, not making this up, I'm copying the questionnaire! Where do you hire labor? Where do you go work? Vegetable garden? Chiens? Cow? Family income... not think that Congress knows what "agriculture" is. The Farmer is faced with a very practical dilemma. If he guesses wrong, he is subject to the penalties which agencies may impose for violations of the regulations. Let me illustrate: The Farmer does not know, in some cases, what wages he may pay. Under the regulations of the War Food Administration, the farmer may pay up to $2400 a year without further approval, however, the War Labor Board could claim that these wages were frozen. If the worker were hired for field packing, he could not be paid overtime under one set of regulations, but if he were employed in the same farmer's packing house, during the same period, the farmer would have to pay overtime. Executive Order 9250 gave jurisdiction over wages and salaries to the Salary Stabilization Unit of the Treasury Department and Some of the papers in the District may have picked this up as a news item, but it will be good to repeat the details in this column, to show how far the silly symphony now playing in bureaucratic Washington is planning to take us. The first publicity was given it by Franklin, a radio commentator in Fresno who specializes in agricultural news and does a great job on it. He read a letter from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Agricultural Economics, 222 Merchantile Building, Berkeley. It was sent to a young woman graduate of the University of California living in one of our farming counties. It offered 6 to 8 weeks work making a survey, asking the questions on a questionnaire which was enclosed with the letter. The snoopers on this survey (and you will shortly see why I call them that) are to get $202.76 per month, plus $5.60 each day for expenses, plus 5c per mile for the use of a car, and the letter promised that arrangements would be made "through your local board for the gasoline." The letter was signed by "Walter R. Goldschmidt, Associate Social Science Analyst." Now let's see the questionnaire: Four full pages; name, address, how many in the family, sex, married or single, age of each, schooling completed, source of the earnings of each one, name of employer, birth place of husband and wife and of the husband's father, and "ethnic group," how long in the community, and where did you come to the same farmer under Public Law 208, through the Extension Service, he could not be so moved. And so, on and on. I have not listed all the conflicts. For this reason the acting chairmen of the Committee on Agriculture, Mr. Flannagan of Virginia; the ranking Republican member of the committee, Mr. Hope of Kansas; the ranking Democratic member, Mr. Kleberg of Texas; the chairman of the California delegation, Mr. Lea; and the writer of this column, have all joined in a bill to try and eliminate this confusion, and establish once and for all a definition of "Agriculture." The number of the Phillips bill is H. R. 4389. Sister of Former Resident Passes Away Suddenly Death suddenly struck M.Lillian Winters, 57, last Tuesday morning while she was waking for a street car near her home in Los Anegels. She was a native of Illinois and a resident of southern California for the past years. Mrs. Winters died shortly after being stricken. Among her survivors are former resident of Anaheim now of Santa Ana, Mrs. Chad Carmack; also four brothers, thur, Lincoln and Ray Winter all of South Dakota, and Edwin Winters of Illinois; one niece, W. Waldeman of Buena Park three nephews, all in the army forces. Funeral services were conducted from the chapel of Hilgenfeld Funeral Home last IF YOU WANT DEPENDABILITY You Can’t Go Wrong If You Vote for HARRY D. RILEY His record of 25 years in Third District proves he —Keeps his promises —Fulfills all obligations —Treats everyone alike —Possesses ability, courage, energy —Says what he means —Does what he says. For live, energetic, courageous representation on board of supervisors you should ELECT HARRY D. RILEY X April 27, 1944 — before, how many California have you lived in, and how much in other states since 1935, does in all crops, size of farm, many jobs since 1935, what to consider your home town, does this neighborhood have a special name"? It get tired, that's only the image: Church membership each one, where located, how do you attend, do you be and have you changed lives, then figure the "per-” of church-goers. Did you denominations when you do this town? Do you attend frequently since the change? All club memberships, andancy of attendance, and do they meet. Very much mail; I'm cutting it short. Two pages. The activities of each member of the family; school, card games, dances, movies, communalairs, how often do you go? You have close friends? (PS. After carrying one of these maires around, I wouldn't know where do they live? What do? Then "list the fami- visit regularly in 1943 and about a half page of space, details of each family, and number of visits) and "do you are visiting now than in Doesn't Mr. Goldschmidt there's a war on? The patience, only two more Where did you buy your clothes, clothes, gas and oil, on an A card!) farm ma-y, feed, seed, also your doctor, favorite movie, newspapers. Honest, folks, I'm making this up, I'm copying questionnaire! Where do you labor? Where do you go to Vegetable garden? Chick-Cow? Family income in HOLD EVERYTHING!—Superior Judge Raymond Thompson, in the driver's seat, and Glenn Cus secretary of the Orange County Coin club, are prepared for anything as they attempt to start judge's 1906 Maxwell automobile, displayed last night at the fourth annual Brea Hobby Shops (Register photo) First Industrial Chest X-ray Survey in Co. Earle T. Jackson James A. Baker School Trustees At the close of nominal candidates for election as district trustees on Friday one contest loomed for p the local elementary and school district. J. A. Baker, member high school board, is a ca to succeed himself and First Industrial Chest X-ray Survey in Co. Scenes such as this will be duplicated at one-a-minute speed when the Orange County Tuberculosis and Health Association conducts a chest X-ray survey at the Hubbard's South Coast Company, Newport Harbor, Beginning May 1st. The picture was taken in the California Tubersulosis and Health Association's new X-ray truck which was featured at organized labor's Bay Area Health Conference. In front of the X-ray machine is Arthur Hare, secretary of the Hospital Workers' Union, Local 250, while looking on is G. F. Irvine, state legislative representative of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers. The equipment and services are financed through the sale of Christmas Seals. Former Student Appears In Opera, San Diego College Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Cranston of 206 South Rose Street, visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Cranston, former residents of Anaheim, in San Diego last weekend. While there they attended the opera, "Bastien Bastienne," which was presented by the Trouble Club, the musical organization of San Diego College. Miss Donna Lee Hoskins, a former voice student of Mr. Cranston sang the leading role of Bastien, and she was supported by Colas, the male associations' and the bank's operating costs has enabled the Federal Land Bank of Berkeley to distribute this $650,000 so that no former borrower who has paid his loan in full need suffer any loss resulting from his stock purchase. SISTER PASSES Porfelia and Frank Palomares of Anaheim received word Saturday morning of the death of their sister, Miss Marguerita Palomares of La Verne, daughter of Mrs. Sarapena Palomares, member of one of the early Spanish families. Earle T. Jackson James A. Baker High School Trustees At the close of nomination candidates for election as district trustees on Friday one contest loomed for place the local elementary and school district. J. A. Baker, member of high school board, is a candidate to succeed himself and oppose it. In the elementary Earle T. Jackson, well known druggist, is running for election and will be opposed by Miss Robbie Anderson, Attorney. Mr. Jackson is his first term on the board. Of the 42 elementary schools in the county only five have developed according to Atkinson, county superintendent. In nine cases there are no dates for vacancies and write-in candidates are not by the voters Atkinson point trustees for these. There are no contests in the high school district school election will be held 19. Annual Meeting Of P-T Congress May 3, at Fresno The official "Call" for the Annual Meeting of the Congress of Parents and Teachers to be held May 3rd at Fresno forian in Fresno has been received by representatives 1838 local units (379,054 ships). The meeting will be to order at 9 a.m. by Mr. Hale. Important items are the election state officers for the committee and the voting of proposed changes in the mail should emergencies portation and housing interfer with regular procedure. The State Board of M will hold its regular bi-board meeting on the 2nd. In this will be a dinner meeting the Board at 6 p.m. follow reception by the state office open house for all delegates. Farmers Get Back Huge Sum From Federal Land Bank Approximately fourteen hundred California farmers and stockmen will participate in the $650,000 that is now being distributed by the Federal Land Bank of Berkeley to former members of National Farm Loan Associations in California, Arizona, Utah and Nevada who did not receive the proceeds of their capital stock when they paid off their loans. This repayment program is a result of the reorganization of the National Farm Loan Associations, approved by over ninety percent of the associations, and reducing the number of associations from 157 to 57 in the four states. The savings resulting from the material reductions both in the No. of Bank 571 COMBINED REPORT OF CONDITION OF The Southern County Bank LOCATED AT ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, AS OF THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL, 1944 ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, and cash items in process of collection, including exchanges for clearing house ..... $2,102,274.66 $ 541,150.73 $2,643,425.39 U. S. Government obligations, direct and fully guaranteed ..... 1,286,456.00 1,147,259.63 2,433,715.63 State, county and municipal bonds ..... 97,066.75 36,133.23 133,199.98 All other bonds and securities ..... 14,831.53 982.50 15,814.03 Loans and discounts ..... 1,136,229.81 ..... 1,136,229.81 Real estate loans ..... 28,050.08 393,671.60 421,721.68 Overdrafts ..... 50.36 ..... 50.36 Bank premises, furniture and fixtures and equipment ..... 4,223.81 ..... 4,223.81 Other real estate owned ..... 4,195.56 28,385.44 32,581.00 Items in transit between head office and branches—net ..... 2,679.21 ..... 2,679.21 TOTAL ..... $4,676,057.77 $2,147,583.13 $6,823,640.90 LIABILITIES Commercial deposits—demand, including demand certificates, dividend checks, certified checks, cashiers and expense checks, and letters of credit and travelers checks sold for cash and outstanding ..... 4,433,569.56 ..... 4,433,569.56 Savings deposits, including time accounts—open, time certificates, school savings deposits, savings club deposits, etc. ..... $2,018,603.22 ... 2,018,603.22 State, county and municipal deposits ..... 3,277.09 17,000.00 20,277.09 Other liabilities ..... 2,546.36 ..... 2,546.36 Capital Paid In: a. Class A preferred stock, 250 shares, Par $100..... 25,000.00 ... 25,000.00 c. Common stock, 1500 shares, Par $100 ..... 113,000.00 37,000.00 150,000.00 Surplus ..... 27,000.00 38,000.00 65,000.00 At the close of nomination for candidates for election as school district trustees on Friday only the contest loomed for places in the local elementary and high school district. J. A. Baker, member of the high school board, is a candidate to succeed himself and has no opposition. In the elementary district Carle T. Jackson, well known local druggist, is running for reelection and will be opposed by Miss Robbie Anderson, Anaheim attorney. Mr. Jackson is serving his first term on the board. Of the 42 elementary districts in the county only five contests have developed, according to Ray Atkinson, county superintendent. In nine cases there are no candidates for vacancies and unless write-in candidates are nominated by the voters Atkinson will appoint trustees for these places. There are no contests in any of the high school districts. The school election will be held May 9. Annual Meeting Of P-T Congress May 3, at Fresno The official "Call" for the 45th annual Meeting of the California Congress of Parents and Teachers to be held May 3rd at Hotel Californian in Fresno has been received by representatives of the 838 local units (379,054 memberships). The meeting will be called to order at 9 a.m. by Mrs. E. T. Hale. Important items on the agenda are the election of new state officers for the coming biennium and the voting of certain proposed changes in the by-laws to make provision for election by mail should emergencies of transportation and housing again interfer with regular annual procedure. The State Board of Managers will hold its regular bi-monthly meeting on the 2nd. Included in this will be a dinner meeting of the Board at 6 p.m. followed by a reception by the state officers and open house for all delegates. RETAIN ... Your Superior Court Judge RAYMOND THOMPSON at the May 16th Primary Your Superior Court Judge RAYMOND THOMPSON at the May 16th Primary Let's Look At Judge Thompson's Qualifications Judge Raymond Thompson was extremely well qualified for his appointment to the Superior Court Bench. He has been a resident of Orange County for 33 years, he attended Fullerton public schools and the University of Southern California where he received his law degree in 1927. Besides his large private practice during the 17 years he has been a member of the Bar, he was City Attorney of Fullerton for 7 years. He is a past President of the Orange County Bar Association and was a member of the Conference of Bar delegates from 1936 to 1942. The Board, of Governors of the State Bar of California gave a favorable report of his Judicial qualifications and character prior to his appointment to the Bench. Judge Thompson's background and his record on the bench definitely merit your vote to RETAIN HIM. RAYMOND THOMPSON Superior Court Judge